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Ben Affleck made it in Hollywood as an actor and Oscar-winning screenwriter, then proved to be a more-than-reliable filmmaker, with credits including “Gone Baby Gone,” “The Town” and the true-story espionage thriller “Argo” (2012), which won the Oscar for Best Picture. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for “Animals,” the new political crime drama that Affleck…

by Tom Meek Saturday, October 10, 2026Saturday, October 10, 2026

Why progressives should vote for a Republican for Treasurer

Historically, progressives and Democratic voters have been basically one and the same, and with a few exceptions the choice was clear: progressives should vote for the Democrat. But in the upcoming Treasurer race, Elizabeth Dionne, a Republican, is the best choice regardless of political leaning. During a decade in local government in Belmont, including serving…

by Zion Sherin Friday, October 9, 2026Friday, October 9, 2026

Category: Opinions & Essays

A new chapter

The Chronicle’s Afflecktation

Unconstructive

Float like a butterfly, sting like a fee

Free gum means God loves me?

Schedule adjustment

Back to square one

Porter progress

Unfree market

One-two post-mortem

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